Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FARMINGTON
Farmington Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Farmington.
Yes, Farmington requires a plumbing permit for a water heater or water softener. On the 2026 fee schedule it's $80 plus the state surcharge, and you apply online in BS&A. Gas comes from Minnesota Energy Resources, and power from Dakota Electric or Xcel Energy, depending on your address. City water is hard, at 283 mg/L.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Farmington Building Inspections
- Permit fee
- $80 plus the state surcharge for a water heater or water softener plumbing permit (2026 City Fee Schedule, adopted December 15, 2025). If the heater needs an electrical inspection, the city's REI schedule lists $45 per water heater.
- Who gets the permit
- The city's online system has its own homeowner permit application. The page doesn't spell out which homeowners qualify.
- Electric utility
- Dakota Electric Association and Xcel Energy
- Gas utility
- Minnesota Energy Resources
- Water
- City of Farmington municipal water system · 283 mg/L (about 16.5 grains per gallon), with iron about 0.4 ppm, per the city's Water Hardness Classification page (year not stated).
- Rebate worth checking
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 87% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Farmington averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Farmington
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$80 plus the state surcharge for a water heater or water softener plumbing permit (2026 City Fee Schedule, adopted December 15, 2025). If the heater needs an electrical inspection, the city's REI schedule lists $45 per water heater.. City of Farmington Building Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price5 of the companies listed for Farmington post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Aquarius Home Services, Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Dean's Home Services, Genz-Ryan, MSP Plumbing Heating Air. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Farmington average is shown.
What can change the price in Farmington?
Permits to repair or replace home heating are $80 plus the state surcharge. Commercial plumbing is 1.25% of the contract cost, at least $100.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Farmington?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Aquarius Home Services
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Current offers (expire September 30, 2026): $400 off tank model water heaters (includes basic installation); $1000 off tankless water heaters (includes basic installation); $149 water heater flush & inspection (excludes tankless); $59 water heater & sump pump safety check —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast replacements (including same-day installs), technicians who offered repair-or-replace options without pressure, and clear explanations.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a plumber found water-pressure problems that should have been caught when their water heater was replaced, which led to an unexpected higher expense; no BBB complaints about water heater work were visible.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves. Based in Saint Paul.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater repair: '$99 diagnostic fee (waived if repair is completed)' — offers page also lists '$100 OFF Plumbing Services' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a quick replacement after their water heater failed, knowledgeable staff and 0% financing.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers alleged high water heater replacement prices (one said $4,391 for a 50-gallon unit after discounts), pressure to add a paid membership to get a discount, a delayed invoice, and one said a technician did not address gas leaks found near a water heater; no company responses were shown on these reviews.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Dean's Home Services
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves. Based in Maple Grove.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
Published price: Specials (expire 09/30/26): 'Purchase a new water heater and we'll buy back your old one for up to $650'; '$30 Water Heater Flush' (with free water quality test); 'Up to $1,000 Off Water Softener & Water Heater'; '30% Off Water Softener with Water Heater Install'; '$100 OFF PLUMBING Repair or Install' —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised same-day water heater appointments and installations, clear explanations, help with financing and a strong warranty.
Worth knowing In BBB complaints, one landlord said Dean's replaced a 20-year-old water heater (about $1,800) when the real problem was a utility-locked gas meter, and another said a new water heater installed without a relay kept their boiler running; Dean's responded to both, citing the heater's age and saying it fixed the boiler controls and offered a hotel stay (both listed as Answered).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Genz-Ryan
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons page (expires 10/31/26): 'Same-Day Water Heater Installation — Guaranteed' or $150/day compensation (eligible replacements); 'Buy a Water Heater, Get a Free Water Softener'; $26 Water Heater Flush & Fill + water quality test; water heater financing 'as low as $3/Day'; $99 off any plumbing repairs —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A testimonial on the company's site praised a technician who replaced a badly corroded water heater and softener and stayed late so the family would not be without water.
Worth knowing BBB reviewers and complainants alleged a water heater install that failed inspection with three missed return visits, the wrong water heater type delivered, high replacement pricing and a 24-hour guarantee that excluded water heaters; Genz-Ryan resolved the wrong-heater complaint, reached a confidential settlement on the pricing and membership complaint, and said the other plan covered only heating and cooling.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
MSP Plumbing Heating Air
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves. Based in 2415 Ventura Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price: Tank water heater installation: $2,000 starting price; $3,000 average/most common; $4,000+ higher end. Tankless installation: $6,000 starting; $8,000 average; $10,000+ higher end. Trip fee $88. Coupons: $125 off tank install, $300 off tankless install, $49 water heater drain & flush — ; ;
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast same-day and weekend replacements, online booking, and technicians who explained options and checked gas supply for a larger heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; one reviewer described the company as a little spendy.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Twin Cities North
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Water Heaters Now
Lists Farmington among the areas it serves. Based in Burnsville.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Farmington first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING FARMINGTON
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FARMINGTON
What Farmington homes are like.
1998Median year built
21%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1998. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Farmington.
Gas from Minnesota Energy Resources
Farmington gets natural gas from Minnesota Energy Resources, not CenterPoint or Xcel. The city points residents to MERC's appliance rebate page.
Hard water leaves scale
The city lists hardness at 283 mg/L. It says hard water forms calcium and magnesium scale when heated, which can make water-using appliances run poorly or fail.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Farmington homes.
Energy
- Electric: Dakota Electric Association (depends on address; the city links a map to look it up)
- Electric: Xcel Energy (serves some addresses)
- Gas: Minnesota Energy Resources
Water
City of Farmington municipal water system: 283 mg/L (about 16.5 grains per gallon), with iron about 0.4 ppm, per the city's Water Hardness Classification page (year not stated).
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Farmington homes.
For Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources customers in Farmington. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Dakota Electric Energy Wise water heater rebates ↗ActiveDakota Electric members can get $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, up to $500 for an electric water heater of 80 gallons or more on the off-peak Storage program, or $200 for one of 50 gallons or more on the Interruptible program.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota electric) ↗Active$400 for an eligible electric heat pump water heater, or $500 for a smart heat pump water heater.
- Natural Gas Water Heater Rebate (Minnesota gas) ↗Active$75 for a standard gas tank water heater at 0.64 UEF (medium draw) or 0.68 UEF (high draw); $250 for a gas tankless water heater at 0.87 UEF or higher.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Minnesota rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Farmington.
Permits and who issues them
Farmington's 2026 fee schedule has a plumbing permit for water heaters and water softeners (the line reads 'Heater, Water Softener'). The city's electrical inspection schedule also has a fee for each water heater. All permit applications are online in BS&A, with one path for contractors and one for homeowners. Schedule electrical inspections with the city's electrical inspector.
We found no city contractor license. The city sends residents to the Minnesota DLI contractor license lookup.
City of Farmington Building Inspections ↗ · Farmington Building Inspections ↗ · Farmington 2026 City Fee Schedule ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Minnesota plumbing license lookup (DLI iMS) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Minnesota licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Farmington.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 4 mi | Required | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Apple Valley | 6 mi | Required | $87.41 | Dakota Electric Association |
| Rosemount | 8 mi | Check with city | $70 | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Burnsville | 9 mi | Required | $82 | Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) |
| Eagan | 11 mi | Required | $75, | Dakota Electric Association, Xcel Energy |
| Savage | 12 mi | Required | $70 | Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), Xcel Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Farmington water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Farmington?
$80 plus the state surcharge on the 2026 City Fee Schedule. If you need an electrical inspection for the water heater, it's listed at $45.
Who supplies gas in Farmington?
Minnesota Energy Resources.
How hard is the water in Farmington?
The city says 283 mg/L, with about 0.4 ppm of iron.
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